RAFAEL MARTIN ANAYA FIGUEROA
Lima
Summary
Instrument & Control specialist with over 14 years of experience in Mining, Oil and Gas process plants. Expertise in pre-commissioning, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance, complemented by certification as a Control System Technician level 2 (ISA) CCST 2. Proficient in calibration, repair, and maintenance of various instruments, with a strong focus on troubleshooting complex issues. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through meticulous instrument management and maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Specialist, Commissioning Process Plant
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
Solwezi
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Increased processing capacity of greenfield copper Open-Pit Mine from 76,700 t/d to 145,200 t/d.
Led instrumentation commissioning team in calibration and configuration of field instruments.
Executed loop tests and troubleshooting during startup to ensure seamless operation.
Participated in S3 Kansanshi Project, integrating a 28-megawatt SAG mill with a 22-megawatt ball mill.
Coordinated installation of primary crusher, flotation train, and tailing facilities for efficient processing.
Instrument Technician I
APTIM
Malvinas Site
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed Malvinas plant capable of processing 1,740 MMSCFD of wet gas through advanced systems.
Ensured delivery of natural gas and liquids to transportation infrastructure.
Executed preventive and corrective maintenance for Instrument and Control System, Fire Gas System, and Safety Instrument System.
Maintained functionality of control valves along with pressure, flow, level, temperature measurements, and gas/fire detection systems.
Instrument Specialist, Process Plant
MINERA PANAMA
Donoso Site
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed weekly preventive maintenance, backlog, and technical improvements across Process Plant including Primary Crusher, Secondary Crushers, Pebble Crushers, Conveyors, and Stockpiles
Instrumentation Supervisor, Commissioning Process Plant
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
Donoso Site
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw precommissioning and commissioning of a greenfield copper open-pit mine and mineral processing plant with a capacity of 202,000 t/d.
Commissioned instrumentation across designated subsystems to guarantee compliance with project specifications.
Configured and calibrated field instruments to enhance operational efficiency.
Performed troubleshooting and functional tests to confirm system integrity during commissioning phase.
Developed comprehensive test sheets for effective documentation control during commissioning activities.
Instrument Inspector
TEPSI ANDINA
Malvinas Site
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Designed to process 1,740 MMSCFD of wet gas, including Separation, Dehydration, Cryogenic, Stabilization, and Reinjection Units.
Delivered natural gas and liquids to transportation system from Malvinas Plant.
Conducted inspections of instrumentation area for EPC 34 project on Production Water Treatment System.
Oversaw instrumentation area inspections for MOA project on Malvinas Operation Assurance.
Plant Operator
PETROLEOS DEL PERÚ
Lima
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated reception, storage, transfer, loading, and preparation tasks for petroleum products.
Supervised tank measurement audits according to API MPMS Cap. 3 requirements.
Oversaw hydrocarbon sampling compliant with API MPMS Cap. 8 specifications.
Controlled automatic tank gauging systems through Entis Pro/Honeywell-Enraf interface.
Administered operations for Primary Distillation Unit at 15,500 BPD capacity.
Directed operations for Vacuum Distillation Unit maintaining a capacity of 10,000 BPD.
Instrument Inspector
PETROLEOS DEL PERÚ
Conchan Refinery
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Conducted inspections of Instruments and Control Systems to maintain long-term reliability.
Monitored compliance with Maintenance and Inspection Annual Plan to optimize system availability.
Performed analyses for necessary improvements and provided actionable technical recommendations.
Logged all recommendations into SAP System to track implementation status.
Calibrated various transmitters for pressure, flow, temperature, gas concentration, and level accuracy.
Oversaw calibrations of valves/actuators to ensure effective operational control.
Completed inspections of equipment within Distribution Control System, Storage System, and Burner Management System.
Instrument Foreman
TECHINT INGENIERÍA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN
Chinalco - Toromocho Site
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Executed pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for new copper open-pit mine and processing plant.
Supervised Process Control System and Safety Interlock System verification processes.
Ensured compliance with established procedures during testing phases.
Handled test sheet documentation for various instruments including transmitters and control valves.
Conducted thorough evaluations of loop tests to validate performance standards.
Assured interlock trips adhered to specified safety requirements.
Instrument Technician
PIL PERÚ
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Led technical tasks for Calibration, Pre-commissioning, and Commissioning of instruments in Control Systems.
Calibrated and pre-commissioned transmitters, control valves, ESD valves, BDV valves, and smart positioners.
Executed calibration processes for pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters to ensure operational accuracy.
Conducted thorough checks on infrared flame detectors and pressure/temperature switches to maintain safety standards.
Instrument Technician Jr.
LATINTECNA
Malvinas Site
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Performed technical activities for pre-commissioning and commissioning of Process Control and Safety Instrument Systems.
Commissioned transmitters including pressure, flow (Coriolis), level, and moisture measurement devices.
Oversaw commissioning of control valves and switches ensuring system reliability.
Documented all procedures in registers for traceability and regulatory compliance.
Assisted in expanding Malvinas Plant's capacity from 1,220 MMSCFD to 1,740 MMSCFD of wet gas.
Contributed to the operational readiness of Separation, Dehydration, Cryogenic, and Stabilization Units.
Supported delivery of natural gas and liquids to transportation infrastructure.
Education
Technician - Control of Machinery and Industrial Processes
SENATI
Perú01.2011
Skills
- Instrumentation calibration
- Process control
- Loop testing
- System troubleshooting
- Safety interlock verification
- Preventive maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Other Courses And Skills
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, 03/01/17, 05/01/16, 04/01/13
Coursework
- Assets Creation and PI System Analysis, 07/01/22
- Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach (EC50E - Online)/ISA, 11/01/21
- ST- PCS7SYS: PCS7 Engineering System/ SITRAIN-SIEMENS, 07/01/19
- Certified Control System Technician Level II/Review online course / ISA, 02/01/19
- Profibus troubleshooting / ControlWare, 06/01/18
- Root Cause Analysis / INGEMAN, 09/01/17
- SIL comp 61511- Safety Functional in SIS for professional engineer / RISKNOWLOGY, 11/01/16
- Introduction to IEC-61511/ RISKNOWLOGY, 08/01/16
- Introduction to SIL and Functional Safety/ RISKNOWLOGY, 08/01/16
- Trident TriStation and Maintenance / SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, 03/01/16
- Design, construction, maintenance and inspection of hydrocarbon tank standard API-650, API-653, API-510/ ERICSON ASOCIADOS, 12/01/15
- Microsoft SQL Server I- Implementation/ CEPS UNI, 08/01/15
- Technologies and safety flow control workshop/ LA LLAVE- MASONEILAN, 08/01/15
- Foxboro Configuration Essential/ INVENSYS, 03/01/15
- Foxboro Equipment Maintenance/ INVENSYS, 03/01/15
- MS Windows Server 2008/ CEPS UNI, 10/01/14
- Network and connectivity/ CEPS UNI, 09/01/14
- Documentation for instrumentation and control based in ISA standard / ISA PERU, 07/01/14
- Control valves sizing and selection / ISA PERU, 08/01/13
- AutoCAD/ CEPS UNI, 04/01/13
- Programming Ladder and Develop of project - RSLogix 5000/ Rockwell, 12/01/12
- Simatic S7- Advanced Programming/ SIEMENS, 05/01/12
- Industrial Automation System / TECSUP, 08/01/10
- Industrial Automation with PLC/ TECSUP, 02/01/10
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
CCST LEVEL 2, INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION (ISA)
Timeline
Instrument Specialist, Commissioning Process Plant
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
12.2024 - 09.2025
Instrument Technician I
APTIM
06.2024 - 11.2024
Instrument Specialist, Process Plant
MINERA PANAMA
10.2019 - 01.2024
Instrumentation Supervisor, Commissioning Process Plant
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS
04.2018 - 09.2019
Instrument Inspector
TEPSI ANDINA
12.2017 - 02.2018
Plant Operator
PETROLEOS DEL PERÚ
03.2017 - 09.2017
Instrument Inspector
PETROLEOS DEL PERÚ
02.2015 - 02.2017
Instrument Foreman
TECHINT INGENIERÍA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN
06.2013 - 09.2014
Instrument Technician
PIL PERÚ
09.2012 - 04.2013
Instrument Technician Jr.
LATINTECNA
10.2011 - 08.2012
Technician - Control of Machinery and Industrial Processes
SENATI